Getting back in the tournament groove
Stetson BlaylockDuring the offseason, I like to get away from the relentless pressure that comes with doing battle on the Bassmaster Elite Series. I take a break from fishing to spend...
Finding bass in winter
Luke PalmerBefore Grand Lake went off limits for the Bassmaster Classic, I spent a few days there in late December. Pre-practice conditions were pretty cold, but the bite was so good...
Everything comes in threes
Mark MenendezThey say that everything comes in threes. Bad news and good news all seem to happen in groups of three, but so do the top species of the black bass...
A fishless, yet productive, practice
Greg HackneyI spent three days at Grand Lake at the end of December getting reacquainted with this year’s Bassmaster Classic lake. And, as promised, I never took a rod and never...
Legacy of the Frittstar
Bryan BrasherIf you’re part of today’s tournament bass fishing world, you absolutely know the name David Fritts. The only question is, what do you know him for? If you’re under the...
Navigating the murky waters of imposter syndrome
Kyle PatrickI’ve made it to the Bassmaster Elite Series, clinched a Bassmaster Open victory and am now fishing full-time with incredible sponsors. It’s truly amazing, and from an outsider’s perspective, I’ve...
Keeping perspective for my second season
Joey Cifuentes IIINow that we’re well into the new year, I’m glad I got to enjoy some low-key family time in late December. Christmas was a little less involved than it has...
BassmastHER?
James HallCan you recall your very first fishing memory? If you are my age, over half a hundred, it might be tough. But, for some reason, mine stands out. I was...
Remembering Mark Tucker
Bernie SchultzRecently, I received a message from former Bassmaster Elite Series pro, Kenyon Hill, informing me that our longtime friend, Mark Tucker had passed. The news came as a total shock....
Reflecting on the 2023 season
John CoxReflecting on the year 2023, it was a productive year. Anytime you don’t lose money or break even and actually put money in the bank, it is always a good...